Strands of Genius: Psychedelics for Mental Health, Stay Creative in Groundhog Day, Getting Dressed Affects Your Mood, From Stuck to Stoked
Strands of Genius: Psychedelics for Mental Health, Stay Creative in Groundhog Day, Getting Dressed Affects Your Mood, From Stuck to Stoked
Guest curated by Aubree Nichols
This year we’re aiming to highlight 50 creative thinkers that have inspired us, by giving them the opportunity to guest curate this newsletter, Strands of Genius. Aubree is a writer, speaker and consultant based in Los Angeles.
:: A BIT MORE ABOUT GUEST CURATOR, AUBREE NICHOLS ::
LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA
PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT: Lightbringer Collective
I'm bringing the science to self love with a bit of magical thinking. I ignite creativity in organizations and help WFH employees go from stuck to STOKED! Follow me on my Insta @aubree.nichols and get ready to feel your heart beat.
Editor’s Note (Rosie): I was introduced to Aubree by chance, read everything that I could find that she had written online, and an immediate connection bloomed from a single Zoom session. I was thrilled when she agreed to host a workshop for the School of Stolen Genius, and based on the feedback from attendees, I wasn’t alone in finding the workshop insightful! She’s not bragging on her own writing below, so I’ll also say that you should probably go ahead and head over to her website where you can find links to the articles she’s written, on topics from primal screams and body goals to self care and creativity. She also has a program designed for helping remote workers which she’s introduced below, so if you missed the SOSG workshop, you can always hire her to come speak at your organization! Thanks so much, Aubree!
:: THE LINKS ::
PSYCHEDELICS ARE LEADING THE MENTAL-HEALTH REVOLUTION
Takeaway: We need some magical mushroom to beat these COVID blues. (Vogue)
HOW TO STAY CREATIVE IN GROUNDHOG DAY
Takeaway: To maintain creativity 1) Harness negative emotions; 2) Engage in an expressive outlet; 3) Get into a flow state; 4) Broaden your network; and 5) Spend time in nature (Harvard Business Review)
HOW GETTING DRESSED UP (OR NOT) TO SIT HOME ALL DAY AFFECTS YOUR MOOD
Takeaway: Put some damn clothes on. (HuffPost)
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:: AND NOW… SOME FAST FAVORITES ::
:: Game :: Marco Polo
:: City :: Haven't been there yet!
:: Book :: The Liar's Club
:: Podcast :: I prefer audiobooks
:: Album :: Beyonce Lemonade (Pearl Jam Ten, Tribe Called Quest)
:: FROM STUCK TO STOKED! ::
The bravest thing you can do is be yourself. Keep it real always.
Aubree Nichols
aubree@aubreenichols.com
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